Workman-Sensabaugh Clash Heads Fight Program
NFL drafts college players as winter meeting resumes with 26 rounds to finish. Green Bay holds the first pick in the fifth round, followed by Philadelphia and others. Notable players include Greene, O Pella, Kremblas, Wooten, Stover, Beamer, Wester, Gob, Schleicher, Kuhlman, and Hunsicker.
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Patterson Johansson Heavyweight Title Clash Nears
The likely challengers for Floyd Patterson’s world heavyweight title shot have narrowed to one, in New York. The AP reports the bout is seen as essentially secured, with Patterson’s title defense penciled in as the next major event in the division.
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Patterson to Meet Johansson in Title Bid Rumors Hot
Coach Bones McKinney labels Lou Pucillo among the cleverest in college hoops while boxing talks center on Ingemar Johansson’s possible shot at Patterson. Promoter Rosensohn, Johansson agent Ahlquist, and Cus D'Amato steer negotiations as plans for a Patterson defense unfold with TV rights likely to open. Johansson, 21-0, eyes a title clash after beating Machen, with 40 percent purse for Patterson and 20 percent for Johansson.
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Olmedo Withdraws From Australian Doubles Tie
Peru's Alex Olmedo withdrew from the Australian National Tennis Championships doubles due to a strained stomach muscle. His partner Barry MacKay of Dayton, Ohio, had a 24 hour postponement granted for their semifinal against Bob Mark and Rod Laver. Olmedo planned singles with Ulf Schmidt but likely would not play.
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Mays Signs For 80 000 Salary with Giants
Willie Mays agreed to terms for the 1959 season with the San Francisco Giants, with an estimated salary around 90 000 including a likely 5 000 raise from 75 000 last year. The 27 year old star hit 347, 96 RBIs, 121 runs, 29 homers, and led in stolen bases, despite fan boos mid season.
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United States Opens Final Round With Bulgaria Clash
Chile hosts the World Championship final round as Chile defeats Naepalis 86 85 in overtime. The United States remains unbeaten in three games and faces Bulgaria tonight with Russia meeting Puerto Rico in another final round match.
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Post Exam Slump Hits Top College Basketball Quintets
The Associated Press reports Kentucky North Carolina and Kansas State fading after midyear exams with WVU KU and KState among first slump losses. Kentucky and Kansas State return Monday North Carolina Friday with Auburn 11 0 visiting Georgia. VMI edged Virginia Tech 31 78 Kent State lost to Bowling Green 68 59 Murray Kentucky beat East Tennessee 73 62.
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Royals Rally For Second Straight Win In NBA Action
Cincinnati Royals snapped a season-long skid with a 114-108 win over New York in St Louis, as Jack Twyman scored 30 points and Bob Pettit poured in 52 for St Louis against Boston. Willie Naulls led New York with 19. Embry and Bockhorn fueled late surge for Cincinnati.
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VMI Upsets Virginia Tech 81 78 Shocks SC Upset Year
Virginia Military Institute edged Virginia Tech 81 to 78 in a Southern Conference upset that reshaped league standings. Chuck Cotton led VMI with 31 points on 17 of 19 at the line, as Tech battled back from a 70 54 deficit but fell in the final six seconds.
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Boxing Bout Matches From Cities Across the Nation
A group of lightweight and welterweight bouts featured fighters from Richmond Los Angeles Portland LubSock Miami Beach Detroit and Kansas City with points totals ranging 137 to 182 and ten round outcomes reported. Several matchups were unresolved or postponed including a bout between Joe Shaw and Martin Ware in Kansas City postponed to January 27 due to weather.
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One Change Set In 8 Bout Card At Rec Tonight
Amateur boxing card at the Recreation Building tonight features a revised bout with Wild Bill Smith of Beckley facing Wilbur Taylor of Truax-Traer instead of Samuel Price of Eccles. Promoter Johnny Tanner notes Price withdrew due to a daughter's illness. The program, a warmup for the Golden Gloves tournament next month, starts at 8 p.m. and includes a highly anticipated rematch between Charles Sensabaugh and Thurman Workman.
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Ford And Berra Face Pay Cuts
New York Yankees stars Whitey Ford and Yogi Berra, world champions, were among players to receive salary cuts for 1959 after off years. GM George Weiss said contracts mailed over the weekend and some players were reduced or held at previous levels, reflecting imperfect seasons despite past success.
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Hawks vs Blues in State Conference clash at Bluefield
Beckley college heads to Bluefield State for the first meeting of the year in a State Conference game. Blue Blues stand 4-3 in conference play and 94 overall. Coach Bill Bowman hopes Tex Williams Ron Manning and Frank Marino regain form with Pete Culberto and Bob Backus continuing strong work.
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